Migrant education provides specialized educational support to migratory children, addresses disparities in academic standards among states, ensures equitable opportunities to meet state standards and helps children overcome educational, cultural and health-related challenges.
Los Angeles County is home to thousands of migrant students, and LACOE administers the region's Migrant Education Program (MEP Region 10) with participating school districts. The Migrant Education Program (MEP) is a federally funded program, authorized under the Elementary and secondary Education Act of 1966 (ESEA) , as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The objectives of MEP are to:
- Support high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services during the school year and, as applicable, during summer or intersession periods that address the unique educational needs of migratory children.
- Ensure that migratory children who move between different States are not penalized by disparities in curriculum, graduation requirements, and challenging State academic standards.
- Ensure that migratory children receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children are expected to meet.
- Help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that may inhibit their ability to succeed in school.
EVENTS & RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
The Leadership Retreat aims to develop Migrant parents' leadership, advocacy, and parenting skills.
The Parent Leadership Retreat includes Guadalupe Mendoza, a former Director of MEP and a former Migrant student, as the keynote speaker,
WORKSHOP TOPICS: 1) Building Leadership Skills. 2) Understanding the US School System. 3) Embracing Our Cultural Diversity. 4) College Awareness and Financial Aid.
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During the summer, LACOE hosts a one-week residential outdoor education STEM program at LAUSD Point Fermin Outdoor Education Center with a one-day trip to Catalina Island. Lodging, meals and transportation is provided by the LACOE Migrant Education Program. Additionally, LACOE hosts hybrid STEM programming that focuses on mathematics and enginering and includes hands-on building skills, creative design and physical applications.
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The annual Migrant Education Speech Competition is typically held at LACOE during the month of Februray.
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The Migrant Education Program Regional Speech Competition Awards Ceremony honors winners for each grade level and category of the competition. Trophies will be awarded to 1st - 3rd place winners at the event.
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Taller regional para padres de estudiantes migrantes (TK-12th Grado) presentado por los Padres Mentores (conductado en español).
Regional Parent Workshop for parents of Migrant students (TK-12th Grade) presented by Parent Mentors (conducted in Spanish).
Fecha del evento 2024 pendiente. 2024 event date to be announced.
FOR DISTRICTS/EDUCATORS: TRAINING, PD & MEETING CALENDARS
MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM - REGION 10 2023-24 TRAINING CALENDAR & REPORT SUBMISSION DATES
FOR DISTRICTS: MEP Online Systems & Application Support
The California Department of Education (CDE) is pleased to announce the Migrant Education Program (MEP) Grant Application for fiscal years 2023-2024. The purpose of the application is to obtain a comprehensive description of proposed supplementary MEP services and programs to migrant children and families. Funds are determined using approved CDE funding factors. The CDE is responsible for ensuring that MEP funds are awarded to local educational agencies (LEA) and are used by LEAs in accordance with all applicable statutory requirements.
FOR DISTRICTS: RESOURCES AND I&R DOCUMENTS
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Migrant Education Program
(562) 922-6164
mep@lacoe.edu
